Singer Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48 at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills CA. The Beverly Hills Police Department responded to an emergency call at the Beverly Hilton hotel Saturday, Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills Police Department said. Members of hotel staff and fire department officials attempted to revive a person on the fourth floor, who has since been confirmed to be Houston, Rosen said. Officials did not see obvious signs of criminal intent, and are currently investigating to determine the cause of death, he said.

Houston’s death on the eve of the Grammy Awards sent shock waves through the music industry, with many celebrities expressing their surprise and sadness. RIP Whitney…